Madison Olver didn’t grow up in the grandstands or the stables. She didn’t inherit silks or bloodlines. What she did inherit was grit, curiosity, and an unshakable connection to the animal at the center of it all.

As a teenager, she packed a suitcase and left her life in Colorado for France—where she lived above a stable, learning the sport.

Now, she’s turning heads across the U.S. racing circuit. Calm under pressure, fearless on longshots, and fiercely in tune with her horses, Madison has already notched her first stakes win—and she’s just getting started.

Today, she joins us to talk about her career and handicap this Saturday's Oaklawn Handicap and Aqueduct's Bay Shore Stakes.

This week on The Horse Whisperer, Randy and Zack relive an unforgettable weekend at Keeneland — packed with thrills, drama, and one of the most electric finishes in recent memory. The spotlight shines on the Giant’s Causeway Stakes, where Future Is Now, ridden by Paco Lopez, went head-to-head with Pandora’s Gift and Irad Ortiz in a jaw-dropping showdown you have to hear to believe.

Paco himself drops in to break down the strategy, speed, and split-second decisions that made the race a true classic. The Whisperer team also dives into the ever-growing legend of the Whisperer Bump, catching up with recent recipient Eric Cancel, who, just a day after his Horse Whisperer episode aired, broke a 0-27 slump with three wins!

Then, in a powerful and inspiring feature, we’re joined by jockey Romero Maragh — a name that carries weight in racing circles. Born into a storied racing family, Romero made his own name early… but it was his comeback from a devastating 2019 accident that truly defines his legacy. From spinal surgery to the winner’s circle, Romero shares his journey back to the saddle, what fuels his fire, and how resilience shaped the rider he is today.

On today's episode of The Horse Whisperer Podcast, we'll check in on the results from Tuesday's races and see if the bets Randy gave Tom hit!

Then we'll get Randy's picks for this weekend's races at Keenland and hear from our guest, jockey Eric Cancel!

In Carolina, Puerto Rico, while most kids were playing stickball in the streets, Eric Cancel was dreaming of racetracks—because for him, the sport of kings wasn’t just a passion, it was family legacy. With two jockey parents, a fire in his chest, and a quiet determination in his eyes, Eric left home to chase a dream most wouldn’t dare.

From his first win in 2015 to tying the record with six wins in a single day, Eric Cancel has become synonymous with grit, grace, and the kind of instinct you can’t teach.

With over 800 wins under his belt, he’s one of the fiercest competitors in the game.

Eric Cancel, welcome to The Horse Whisperer Podcast!